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   S3 · E3 · 22 Jun 2026 · 19 min

   All everyone wants is to be a Content Creator ft. Dostcast | Episode 3 | Jaipur Bytes 2026

   It’s 2026 and the internet controls the strings to our thoughts. But what controls the internet? It is the algorithm! In the 3rd episode of Jaipur Bytes 2026, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, Entrepreneur and host of @dostcast, Vinamre Kasanaa paints a picture of what it means to be on the internet and be a content creator today. He provides us answers to some burning questions each one of us has and takes us beyond the shimmer of being on the screen, sharing the nuances, difficulties and the process of being a successful content creator. You don’t want to miss this!…

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   S3 · E2 · 12 Jun 2026 · 41 min

   Beyond Shortcuts: Luke Coutinho’s call for Conscious Living and Collective Action | Episode 2 | Jaipur Bytes 2026

   Why is the world failing? What is affecting our health? How can we fix it? Entrepreneur, lifestyle guru and author Luke Coutinho has answers to all our questions! Luke takes us through his inspiring journey into lifestyle medicine and why he believes true healing lies not in shortcuts, but in sustainable daily habits. He speaks passionately about India’s deep-rooted relationship with food, traditional remedies, and ancestral wisdom. Alongside Nijesh Shah, Director, Sapna Book House, he dives into the growing global dependence on quick fixes, the alarming rise of adulteration, and the culture…

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   S3 · E1 · 10 Jun 2026 · 35 min

   The Evolution of a Grandmaster: Vishwanathan Anand on Chess and Change | Episode 1 | Jaipur Bytes 2026

   What does it take to stay at the top of a game that never stops evolving? In the first episode of Jaipur Bytes 2026, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand reflects on his remarkable journey from a young prodigy with a passion for the game to becoming one of the greatest chess players in history. In conversation with broadcaster, music curator and podcaster Sarthak Kaushik, he opens up about the defining moments of his career, the victories that shaped him, and the setbacks that tested him. Anand also shares his perspective on how chess has transformed over the decades, from a game based on manual…

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   S2 · E12 · 19 Nov 2025 · 11 min

   Arundhati Nath on ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ | Jaipur Bytes 2025

   Ghost stories are a significant part of Bengali culture. In this podcast, Arundhati Nath recalls how she grew up listening to her grandmother narrate ghost stories. She discusses how the stories in the collection ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ feature supernatural creatures with not only elements of horror but also humour.

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   S2 · E11 · 6 Nov 2025 · 18 min

   Sandeep Khanna on His Debut Novel | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

   India cannot be separated from its ten thousand years of history, even when focusing on the last fifty years. Sandeep Khanna’s debut novel follows characters as they navigate the economic, political, and socio-cultural changes India has undergone from the 1970s and 80s to the present. In this gripping podcast, Khanna shares the stories, poetry, and themes that inspired his writing, discusses what he aimed to convey, and reflects on what he learned through the process.

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   S2 · E9 · 1 Nov 2025 · 19 min

   Katy Hessel on Women in the History of Art | Jaipur Bytes 2025

   Which kinds of art are worth viewing, and who creates them? Katy Hessel unpacks these questions by examining limitations historically placed on art made by women and types of works currently exhibited in the UK. The art historian argues how recognising these artists and writers’ achievements not only enriches our understanding of art history but also shapes a more inclusive future for the art world.

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   S2 · E8 · 31 Oct 2025 · 9 min

   Anand George on his Culinary Journey | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

   From discussing culinary school and what inspired his passion for cooking, to exploring how the history of colonialism in Kerala has shaped its cuisine, and delving into the science and art of selecting ingredients and preparing dishes, Chef Anand George covers multiple facets of the culinary experience.

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   S2 · E7 · 28 Oct 2025 · 28 min

   Rajdeep Sardesai on the Politics and Media of India Today | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

   There is a lot to be said about the current state of politics and media in India today. This is exactly what journalist and author Rajdeep Sardesai expands on while talking about his newest book ‘2024: The Election that Surprised India’. Sardesei points out the hypocrisy of the Indian media and discusses Prime Minister Modi’s mass appeal as well as the need for a strong opposition.

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   S2 · E6 · 25 Oct 2025 · 20 min

   Jassa Ahluwalia on Navigating Between Two Identities | Jaipur Bytes 2025

   “I am rejecting the idea that I’m half Punjabi and half British. I am both those things fully.” In this captivating podcast, Jassa Ahluwalia discusses his book “Both Not Half,” exploring identity and his writing process. He shares stories of growing up in a multicultural home, how his family blended languages and cultures, and his experiences visiting India.

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    S2 · E5 · 24 Oct 2025 · 31 min

    From Cinema to Literature: Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali on Good Storytelling | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    Storytelling takes on many forms from poems, plays, novels, short stories, to films, music, and short films. In this captivating podcast, Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali discuss elements that make narratives compelling, sharing how evocative literature and media influence their approach to writing, directing, and acting. Discover how stories inspire us and transform the way in which we see the world.